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Goodwill

You are familiar with the term Goodwill and a great many of you demonstrate this quality on a daily basis. It is born of Love and when the world has achieved it in greater measure we will see many of the evils that plague society disappear into the past. Goodwill among men is a principle needing more universal physical plane recognition and demonstration. And not just when a major catastrophe or world problem takes place. The practicing of Goodwill needs to be the guiding and controlling force in our individual everyday lives. As this energy pours out from individuals and groups, we see the profound effect it has upon all of humanity, not to mention world affairs.

We can look at this word 'Goodwill' from an energy standpoint and note some interesting facts. Love is the keynote of our solar life and the highest energy capable of pure expression in this solar cycle. This energy is expressed as 'goodness' upon the physical plane. A goodness that demonstrates as unselfish conduct and total harmlessness in all relationships upon the planet. The energy of will is the directing principle driving love toward realized expression...so it might be said that the term 'Goodwill' is expressed love in active demonstration. As the energy of Goodwill increases in expression and receives greater recognition by all mankind, we are in truth seeing a greater degree of love being achieved upon the planet.

It is important for all human beings to do their part in helping create better relationships on all levels in their daily lives. By eliminating wrong attitudes, selfish actions, and misdirected thought we create an aura of harmlessness about us which, without a doubt, improves all aspects of human living, fostering Goodwill in our fellow human beings.

We may also say that 'Goodwill' is rightly directed soul energy. It is not energy directed on behalf of personality desire. The soul is unselfish in nature and seeks to unite all in love.

The idea of brotherhood, Goodwill, and peace among all men will become a reality as more people consciously work toward its expression. Goodwill rather than hate and an attitude of separatism will become the order of the day. Peace can be a demonstrated reality if we all work harder at expressing Goodwill toward each and every one of our fellow men.

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The immediate spiritual problem with which all are faced, is the problem of gradually offsetting hate and initiating the new technique of trained, imaginative, creative and practical goodwill.

Goodwill is man's first attempt to express the love of God.  Its results on earth will be peace.  It is so simple and practical that people fail to appreciate its potency or its scientific and dynamic affect.  One person sincerely practicing goodwill in a family, can completely change its attitudes.  Goodwill really practiced among groups in any nation, by political and religious parties in any nation, and among the nations of the world, can revolutionize the world.

- Problems of Humanity, p 6,  by Alice A. Bailey

Will-To-Good

"The will-to-good is the basic quality of divine purpose, involving planned activity and a definite goal to be achieved. It necessitates the ability to think in terms of the whole..."

- Discipleship In the New Age II, by Alice A. Bailey